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A LETTER FROM

THE PRESIDENT

Dear Cor Jesu Community,

Blessed Clelia Merloni once said, “God visits us every day with Cor Jesu education; even more young women are learning
so many lights, with so many inspirations of His grace.” At Cor to “Share the Love of the Heart of Christ;” even more young
Jesu Academy, we are blessed by this truth as we see God’s women are building confidence; and even more young women
light and are inspired by His grace daily in our community. Our are finding lifelong friends, who together, will change the
students’ desire to learn and grow reminds us why we are here. world.
Our alumnae’s continued love for Cor Jesu, and passion for
sharing their gifts and talents brings us pride. Our dedicated We thank you for all that you have provided our students this
faculty and staff lead by example, inspiring our students to past academic year. We are committed to the total education
achieve and dream. Our parents, grandparents, benefactors of the young women entrusted to us and to all the future
and friends, who are committed to the Catholic education Chargers who will walk our halls. Your support helps us
of young women, offer the financial support that allows us succeed in this commitment and in our mission to empower
to educate and empower our students. Together, with the our students intellectually, spiritually and morally, building
“many lights” and “inspirations of His grace” in our community, graduates that will serve as responsible members of the global
Cor Jesu can continue improving, innovating and motivating community.
young women to “Share the Love of the Heart of Christ” in all
that they do. On behalf of our students, administration, faculty, staff and
Advisory Council members, thank you for being one of the
Thanks to your generosity, the 2017-2018 school year was “many lights” and “inspirations” that make up our community.
a great success. The New Gym & Student Commons was
completed and our students enjoyed the first full year in the Blessed in the Sacred Heart,
new space. We increased the number of students receiving
financial aid during the 2018-2019 school year to a record high
34 percent, totaling 196 students. We exceeded our 10-year
Endowment Fund goal by 10 percent, and our Corporate Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ
Partners Initiative experienced significant growth. Because of President
your incredible financial support, these milestones were made
possible, and even more young women are receiving a stellar

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